What is brownsville revival?

The Brownsville Revival, also known as the Pensacola Outpouring, was a Christian revival that took place at the Brownsville Assembly of God in Pensacola, Florida from 1995 to 2000. The revival was characterized by intense worship, emotional manifestations, and preaching focused on repentance and salvation.

The revival was led by Pastor John Kilpatrick, evangelist Steve Hill, and worship leader Lindell Cooley. It attracted thousands of people from around the world, with many claiming to have had powerful encounters with God and experiencing physical and emotional healing.

Critics of the Brownsville Revival expressed concern about the emotionalism and sensationalism of the services, as well as the focus on personal experience over sound doctrine. However, supporters of the revival believed that it had a positive impact on the church and the local community, leading many people to commit or re-commit their lives to Christ.

The Brownsville Revival eventually came to an end in 2000, but its influence continues to be felt in the Pentecostal and charismatic Christian communities. It remains a controversial and significant event in the history of modern Christian revivals.